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HJ05 UBT

2005 Lexus RX300

Green Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

178,102 mi
Last recorded178,102 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Lexus RX30079,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ05 UBT
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2017 178,102 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 165,659 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 156,922 miles

NEARSIDE REAR LIGHT CONDENSED

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS HEAVILY CORRODED

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 25 Mar 2015 156,922 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

NEARSIDE REAR LIGHT CONDENSED

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS HEAVILY CORRODED

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Mar 2014 151,957 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 21 Mar 2014 151,925 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 143,385 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear brake discs in poor condition

rear park brake requires adjustment travel

underbody tray slight damage

Pass 28 Mar 2012 134,435 miles

park brake require adjustment

Fail 7 Mar 2011 124,592 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/front tyre worn on edges

o/s/front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 7 Mar 2011 124,592 miles

n/s/front tyre worn on edges

o/s/front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 11 Mar 2010 114,539 miles

Front lower suspension arm bushes perishing.

Fail 10 Mar 2010 114,535 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front lower suspension arm bushes perishing.

Pass 20 Feb 2009 95,411 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 65,095 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus RX300?

Based on 229,652 MOT tests across 14,830 vehicles.

79.0%
Pass Rate
6,422
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
14,830
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 6,310
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5,344
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 3,727
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,419
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,590
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HJ05 UBT is a 2005 Lexus RX300 in Green with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2005 Lexus RX300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.1% with a typical mileage of 79,864 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Lexus RX300 fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 6,310 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HJ05 UBT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus RX300 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 21 years old, this Lexus RX300 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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HJ05 UBT is a 2005 Lexus RX300, first registered on 2 March 2005.

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